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  Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Confederate States of America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Confederate States of America—also referred to as the Confederate States, CSA, the Confederacy and Dixie (colloquially)—was a splinter state (in the national sense, not the U.S. state sense) off the United States of America that existed between 1861 and 1865.
The Confederate States were formed on February 4, 1861, by six Southern slave states (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana) after confirmation of the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States.
The Confederate officer corps was composed mostly of southern gentry, and the Confederacy appointed junior and field grade officers by election from the enlisted ranks.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Confederate_States_of_America   (2686 words)

  
 Confederate States of America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The capital of the Confederate States of America was Montgomery, Alabama from February 4, 1861 until May 29, 1861.
The Confederate Congress responded to the hostilities by formally declaring war on the United States in May 1861--calling it "The War between the Confederate States of America and the United States of America." The Union government never declared war but conducted its war efforts under a proclamation of blockade and rebellion by President Lincoln.
The legislative branch of the Confederate States of America was the Confederate Congress.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Confederate_States_of_America   (4439 words)

  
 History of the United States Postal Service 1775-1993
The postal role was a natural one; apart from postal employees themselves, transportation was the single most important element in mail delivery, literally, the legs of communication.
The Post Office Department of the Confederate States of America was established on February 21, 1861, by an Act of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States.
Congressman, was appointed Postmaster General of the Confederate States of America by Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States.
www.usps.gov /history/his2.htm   (2900 words)

  
 Confederate States of America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Confederate States of America ('''CSA''', also known as the Confederacy) was the political entity originally formed on February 4, 1861 by six southern slave states (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana).
In 1863, during the war, a unionist rump legislature in Wheeling, Virginia seceded from Virginia, claiming 48 counties, and joined the United States as the state of West Virginia, with a constitution that would have gradually abolished slavery.
The Confederate military leadership was almost entirely composed of veterans from the United States Army and U.S. Navy who had resigned from their U.S. ranks and had been appointed to senior positions in the Confederate armed forces.
confederate-states-of-america.ask.dyndns.dk   (1736 words)

  
 San Antonio Alamo Area Local - History of the United States Post Office
Postal laws and regulations were revised and codified in the Ordinance of October 18, 1782.
The existence of postal zones in the larger cities, set in motion in 1943, helped to some extent, but, in cases where the old zones failed to fit within the delivery areas, new numbers had to be assigned.
Despite the manifold accomplishments of the Postal Service since Reorganization, the mechanization of operations and the ZIP Code had apparently reached their peak in the 1970s, and more was needed to cope with increasing mail volume.
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 Postage stamps and postal history of the Conf... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 www.csafakes.com - CSA Counterfeits & Fakes
The Confederate Stamp Alliance is a philatelic organization dedicated to the study of stamps and postal history of the Confederate States.
Carolina Stamp & Coin (Tony Crumbley) has a good selection of quality stamps and covers for sale, as well as many interesting articles on CSA postal history.
Richard Frajola's forgeries of stamps of the Confederate States.
mywebpages.comcast.net /kr.baker/csa/fakes   (545 words)

  
 Confederate Stamps Content | Confederate Stamps Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Confederate stamps, old letters and history by raynor hubbell mostly the history of griffin, georgia.
Postal Service rules forbid depicting on a stamp any specific person who is alive or who hasn't been dead for at least 10 years.
New York State's department of social services, which administers the program, said the elderly disabled and homeless had been chosen for the project from the state's two million food stamp recipients because many of them live alone or in welfare hotels and do not have cooking equipment.
www.stampcentral.info /confederate-stamps.html   (1268 words)

  
 Confederate Stamps at Antique Vintage
Introduction to Confederate States stamps and postal history
Stamps of the Confederate States of America Lounge with the images of these 3 Confederate States of America stamps.
Confederate Stamp Alliance - the site for stamp collectors of Confederate States of America philately All collectors of Confederate stamps come to realize this very early in their pursuit, and this fact has More has been written about Confederate stamps and covers -- and still is
www.antiquevintage.us /stamps/Confederate-Stamps.html   (612 words)

  
 Philatelic Banners the Home of Stamp Collecting on the Net - Postal History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
For collectors of postal history, covers, postcards, stamps, etc. We also offer a selection of postal history & postcard reference literature, and a broad line of supplies for collectors and dealers.
This site is a must for collectors of postal history, military/censored mail, postage dued mail and revenue documents.
Confederate States of America Stamps and Postal History,
philatelicbanners.com /postal-history?PHPSESSID=6eea1fba470fa499ef28...   (295 words)

  
 Philatelic Links
Stamps and postal history of Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands.
Stamps and postal history of the British Commonwealth favouring the former colonies in Africa
Stamp Tags is a program to help you print little slips of paper for identifying stamps in insert books (clear or manilla stock pages).
www.stamp-collecting.co.uk /links.html   (3452 words)

  
 Colorado, Communications, Comoros, Confederate States of American & Congo (Both) Covers, Postal History & ...
Interior is a fold-out map of the area emphasizing the route of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad.
AUG 1 1985 Denver CO 80202 cancel ties 22-c flag over capitol stamp to cover commemorating Colorado's admission to the Union in 1876, cachet is the encapsulated 20-c state bird stamp and the 13-c Colorado flag stamp, neatly typed address.
Clear JUN 16 1973 cancel on 8-c printing press stamp franking #6 cover to Ohio, corner card of the Commanding Officer at an FPO that is hard to read, colorless embossed Department of the Navy seal in the cachet area.
www.judnick.com /LotsOfCovers/Colorado-CongoBoth.htm   (3803 words)

  
 Confederate Stamp Alliance
There are envelopes made of wallpaper, envelopes used twice over, and United States stamped envelopes seized and overprinted for the use of the Confederacy.
The Confederate Stamp Alliance Authentication Committee has instituted a simplified program whereby a scan of your Confederate stamp or cover can be submitted for a rapid identification analysis.
The CONFEDERATE STAMP ALLIANCE is a non-sectional, non-political organization for fraternity, research and cooperation among a choice group of hundreds of collectors of Confederate stamps, covers, and postal history.
www.csalliance.org   (827 words)

  
 United States Covers, USA Postal History & US Philatelic Literature
AUG 19 1993 rose imperforate stamp tied maximum-card style to a unique first-day cover fashioned from a continental postcard with a Lilo Raymond still-life photograph 'Boxes" in which a pink rose sets on a stack of boxes.
Interesting lot demonstrating the scarcity of 22-c official stamps at the time--only one bears the 22-c official, the rest are 20-c plus two 1-c, or 20-c plus one 4-c.
The initial cancel where the stamp should have been is probably a Saint Louis duplex 1 handstamp-- probably, because the stamp is applied over some of it.
www.judnick.com /LotsOfCovers/UnitedStates.htm   (7707 words)

  
 Stamp2.com - Events Calendar : Auction Events
Specialized auction of the Postage Stamps and Postal History of the German Colonies, with strong emphasis on German Southwest Africa and Samoa.
An auction of specialized Postal History of the World, with an emphasis on Australia and the Australian Areas.
Includes Asia, postal history of India and Pakistan, China, Macau, USA and Hawaii.
www.stamp2.com /events/auc11_01.asp   (844 words)

  
 United States (USA) Modern Mint Stamps
I have been told by many collectors both at shows and through the Internet, that it is often difficult for them to obtain many of the individual modern USA stamps to fill in the holes in their collections.
This is particularly true if the collector is not able to attend a stamp show or visit a local stamp store.
If large quantities of a single stamp are what you require, then send me an E-Mail and I will be happy to refer you to dealers that handle large quantities.
www.jlkstamps.com   (546 words)

  
 The Glassine Surfer, Stamps on the Web, Distinguishing Characteristics of Postage Stamps, July 1, 1853 postal rates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
WWW CSA PO The stamps and postal history of the Confederate States of America have encamped on Conrad Bush's stampsite.
And for more about the Confederate Post, read Patricia A. Kaufmann's article "The Rebel Post," an nice addition to her commercial site, Osborne-Kaufmann.
The BBC might consider airing "Monty Python's History of the Euro," starting with the death of the farthing.
www.glassinesurfer.com /stamp_column/gs0499c.shtml   (589 words)

  
 All About the Civil War
The Museum and White House of the Confederacy,a Civil War museum maintains the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of military, political and domestic artifacts and art associated with the period of the Confederacy, 1861-1865.
The Museum complex consists of a modern museum building and the restored historic White House of the Confederacy.
This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of the Confederate States of America..
cybersleuth-kids.com /sleuth/History/US_History/Civil_War/index3.htm   (259 words)

  
 eBay — stamps, stamp collecting and stamp collection items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Find both used and unused stamps from the US and all over the world.
Protect your stamp collection with sheets and folders so they last longer and stay in mint condition.
In the Worldwide Stamps category, search for first day covers, philatelic covers, postal stationary and United Nations stamps.
stamps.listings.ebay.com /United-States_Confederate-States_W0QQfclZ3...   (229 words)

  
 Philatelic Bibliopole Catalog of Philatelic Books and Literature; New and Used
New books are stocked from over 100 publishers with emphasis on: US Stamps and Postal History, CSA, Maritime, Fakes & Bogus, Bibliographies, GB and the Empire in addition to Classic Stamps.
Postal History Society of GB Francis J. Field
Sorry we do not accept credit cards; personal checks and postal money orders are most acceptable and other arrangements can be made.
pbbooks.com   (527 words)

  
 United States and Confederate States Postal History
Postal Markings by State and Territory (N.Y.) Lots 143-144 (Continued...
Postal Markings by State and Territory (Ohio to S.C.) Lots 145-156
Postal Markings by State and Territory (Ohio to S.C.) Lots 157-158 (Continued...
www.siegelauctions.com /2001/834/s834.htm   (609 words)

  
 Antebellum Covers
The rifle stock shows evidence of Confederacy desperation in 1864 by finishing a raw walnut stock that was salvaged from the burnt ruins of the Harpers Ferry Armory when the Virginia and Maryland militia captured the facility and supplies on April 19, 1861.
Front lid of box is stamped in an oval mark NAVY YARD N.Y.1864 with a small anchor flanking each side of the date.
The latch tongue and finial are strong, the sides and back belt loop are in solid condition with excellent overall stitching.
www.antebellumcovers.com   (2001 words)

  
 Sale 853
Postal Markings by State and Territory (MA to NM) Lots 2072-2074 (Continued...
Confederate General Issues On Cover Lots 2837-2847 (Continued...
Confederate General Issues On Cover Lots 2848-2859 (Continued...
www.siegelauctions.com /2002/853/y853.htm   (257 words)

  
 BOOKS on Exonumia: Tokens, Medals, Political, Fraternal, World's Fair, more.
Brief histories of the WW II period and its effect on numismatic items for over 100 countries.
Presents the fascinating evolution and compelling history of America's monetary system, from its pre-Euopean days of beaver pelts to today's world of credit cards.
HISTORY of the MONIES MEDALS and TOKENS of MONACO, DeVos.
www.exonumia.com /books.htm   (4476 words)

  
 Stamp Collecting Directory: Postal History
Confederate States of America (CSA) Stamps and Postal History
Emirates Postal Museum - Abu Dhabi Postal History
If you do not see the stamps index along the left side of the screen, click here.
www.stampcollectingdirectory.com /postal-history.htm   (34 words)

  
 The U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, Inc.
Stamps and Postal History of the Confederate States of America, Founded 1935
Confederate States of America - Stamps and Postal History
Founded in 1974 that Cultivates & Promotes the Study of the Postal History of PA.
www.uspcs.org /memberswebsites.html   (476 words)

  
 History of the United States Postal Service 1775-1993
THE POSTAL ROLE IN U.S. Significant Dates in Postal History
1969- First die proof of a postage stamp canceled on moon by Apollo 11 mission
1971- United States Postal Service began operation; Postmaster General no longer in Cabinet
www.usps.com /history/history/his1.htm   (598 words)

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